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  • Thursday, February 28 2013 4:10 PM EST2013-02-28 21:10:11 GMT
    After nearly 24 years as news director here at WLBT, I have decided to retire. I have been with WLBT a total of 35 years as well as 45 years in local television news. It has been a momentous, exciting, bumpy,
    After nearly 24 years as news director here at WLBT, I have decided to retire. I have been with WLBT a total of 35 years as well as 45 years in local television news.

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  • Thursday, February 21 2013 4:43 PM EST2013-02-21 21:43:17 GMT
    The defense department has created a firestorm of protest over a new medal for cyber warriors and drone pilots. It's called the distinguished warfare medal for all those service members who have made a
    The defense department has created a firestorm of protest over a new medal for cyber warriors and drone pilots. It's called the distinguished warfare medal for all those service members who have made a huge difference in the war on terror.

  • Thursday, February 14 2013 1:35 PM EST2013-02-14 18:35:06 GMT
    I read my first book in the third grade at French Elementary, so it's hard for me to understand that so many third graders cannot read at that grade level when they get close to the fourth grade. Less
    I read my first book in the third grade at French Elementary, so it's hard for me to understand that so many third graders cannot read at that grade level when they get close to the fourth grade.

  • Thursday, February 7 2013 12:31 PM EST2013-02-07 17:31:17 GMT
    Several days ago we reported that a new national study said that Mississippi has the fourth worst schools in the nation. That spurred dozens of comments on Facebook. "It may not be the best but it is
    Several days ago we reported that a new national study said that Mississippi has the fourth worst schools in the nation. That spurred dozens of comments on Facebook.

  • Thursday, January 31 2013 12:58 PM EST2013-01-31 17:58:34 GMT
    After the school massacre in Connecticut in December, a suburban New York paper decided to publish the names and address of handgun permit holders. In New York you have to have a permit for a handgun.
    After the school massacre in Connecticut in December, a suburban New York paper decided to publish the names and address of handgun permit holders. In New York you have to have a permit for a handgun.

  • Thursday, January 24 2013 12:25 PM EST2013-01-24 17:25:57 GMT
    When John Ed Ainworth took office as State Land Commissioner in the 70's, he quickly found two things that needed changing. Local school boards and supervisors were handing out sweetheart deals to friends
    When John Ed Ainworth took office as State Land Commissioner in the 70's, he quickly found two things that needed changing.

  • Friday, January 11 2013 9:18 AM EST2013-01-11 14:18:42 GMT
    "It's going to be important to wine and dine them, basically, and that's going to be a major part of the expense." said disbarred lawyer Firnist Alexander to the Hinds County Supervisors Monday. Wining
    "It's going to be important to wine and dine them, basically, and that's going to be a major part of the expense." said disbarred lawyer Firnist Alexander to the Hinds County Supervisors Monday.

  • Friday, January 4 2013 8:49 AM EST2013-01-04 13:49:13 GMT
    By now, most of you have seen that video message that the department of public safety has been bringing us. It shows a man in a bar well on his way to having one too many. His distraught companion is obviously
    By now, most of you have seen that video message that the department of public safety has been bringing us. It shows a man in a bar well on his way to having one too many. His distraught companion is obviously not impressed.

  • Friday, December 28 2012 4:35 PM EST2012-12-28 21:35:08 GMT
    It's not like the Christmas storms just appeared from nowhere. We had been talking about this impending weather event for nearly a week and the wind, rain, and potential flooding that was going to happen.
    It's not like the Christmas storms just appeared from nowhere. We had been talking about this impending weather event for nearly a week and the wind, rain, and potential flooding that was going to happen. And it did happen.

  • Friday, December 14 2012 8:59 AM EST2012-12-14 13:59:25 GMT
    We recently told you about a Canton family who lost everything in a house fire, a young Jackson mother who lost nearly everything including her children's Christmas gifts to burglars, and a Pearl family
    We recently told you about a Canton family who lost everything in a house fire, a young Jackson mother who lost nearly everything including her children's Christmas gifts to burglars, and a Pearl family whose mobile home is literally disintegrating around them.

  • Thursday, November 29 2012 1:17 PM EST2012-11-29 18:17:44 GMT
    A Pearl couple with 7 children have been paying on a mobile home for 6 years to replace the one that's literally falling in around them. It's been deemed uninhabitable by the city of Pearl. Neighbors all
    A Pearl couple with 7 children has been paying on a mobile home for 6 years to replace the one that's literally falling in around them. It's been deemed uninhabitable by the city of Pearl.

  • Thursday, November 15 2012 1:32 PM EST2012-11-15 18:32:51 GMT
    Three young children and their grandmother were killed Wednesday when an 18 wheeler crashed into their car after the grandmother turned onto highway 27 near Crystal Springs. There are warning lights
    Three young children and their grandmother were killed Wednesday when an 18 wheeler crashed into their car after the grandmother turned onto highway 27 near Crystal Springs. There are warning lights and signs to slow to 45.

  • Thursday, November 8 2012 1:04 PM EST2012-11-08 18:04:05 GMT
    While there may have been a number of surprises nationwide in Tuesday's national election, there were very few surprises in Mississippi. No upsets were expected nor did any occur in any of the 10 large
    While there may have been a number of surprises nationwide in Tuesday's national election, there were very few surprises in Mississippi. No upsets were expected nor did any occur in any of the 10 large races in our state.

  • Thursday, November 1 2012 11:56 AM EDT2012-11-01 15:56:13 GMT
    It is sad to see the devastation and heartbreak of our northeastern neighbors. Those of us who remember Katrina and Camille, two of America's worst hurricanes know full well the dangers and loss of so
    It is sad to see the devastation and heartbreak of our northeastern neighbors. Those of us who remember Katrina and Camille, two of America's worst hurricanes know full well the dangers and loss of so many and so much in such megastorms.

  • Thursday, October 25 2012 3:37 PM EDT2012-10-25 19:37:05 GMT
    A notable thing happened in our community this week. Metro Jackson's Habitat for Humanity has helped to restore a rundown neighborhood in west Jackson's Bullard Hills.   Garden Circle, where I once delivered
    A notable thing happened in our community this week. Metro Jackson's Habitat for Humanity has helped to restore a rundown neighborhood in west Jackson's Bullard Hills.

  • Thursday, October 18 2012 2:33 PM EDT2012-10-18 18:33:37 GMT
    Hinds County Supervisor Kenny Stokes means well. Unfortunately, when he yells and cusses at constituents like he did during this week's board meeting, it becomes a complete embarrassment for the county.
    Hinds County Supervisor Kenny Stokes means well. Unfortunately, when he yells and cusses at constituents like he did during this week's board meeting, it becomes a complete embarrassment for the county.

  • Thursday, October 11 2012 8:12 PM EDT2012-10-12 00:12:44 GMT
    Finally, after years of study and debate, the long awaited dream of local oil man and visionary, John McGowan, has taken seed, and in the not too distant future, may bloom into a flourishing metro partnership
    Finally, after years of study and debate, the long awaited dream of local oil man and visionary, John McGowan, has taken seed, and in the not too distant future, may bloom into a flourishing metro partnership of surrounding communities.

  • Thursday, September 27 2012 8:55 PM EDT2012-09-28 00:55:15 GMT
    This three time convicted loser, who had a knack for falling through the legal cracks, went over the edge once again. The pedophile, kidnapper, robber, and now apparent murderer of a very respected Rankin
    This three time convicted loser, who had a knack for falling through the legal cracks, went over the edge once again. The pedophile, kidnapper, robber, and now apparent murderer of a very respected Rankin County legal secretary.

  • Thursday, September 20 2012 8:25 PM EDT2012-09-21 00:25:31 GMT
    It is a thorn in the side of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors that just can not be pulled out. I'm talking about the issue of the multi-million dollar Airwave contract to maintain county radios, site
    It is a thorn in the side of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors that just can not be pulled out. I'm talking about the issue of the multi-million dollar Airwave contract to maintain county radios, site maintenance for the communication and siren towers.

  • Thursday, September 13 2012 12:21 PM EDT2012-09-13 16:21:38 GMT
    Here is a situation that makes no sense. A local woman was shopping few weeks ago in the Dollar General on McDowell Road. Suddenly a girl ran up and grabbed her purse and then a man pulled her billfold from
    Here is a situation that makes no sense. A local woman was shopping few weeks ago in the Dollar General on McDowell Road. Suddenly a girl ran up and grabbed her purse and then a man pulled her billfold from it and they took off out the door.

  • Thursday, September 6 2012 12:21 PM EDT2012-09-06 16:21:59 GMT
    The Jackson City Council's investigation into money spent on rewiring Metrocenter so city offices could move there is understandable, but perhaps going a bit too far. The wiring is there. Council members
    The Jackson City Council's investigation into money spent on rewiring Metrocenter so city offices could move there is understandable, but perhaps going a bit too far.

  • Friday, August 24 2012 11:02 AM EDT2012-08-24 15:02:57 GMT
    I have a couple of points to make. First, take a look at this flag that two men asked me to point out. It's at the Exxon Sprint Mart at Medgar Evers and Boling. As you can see, it's in pretty sad shape.
    I have a couple of points to make. First, take a look at this flag that two men asked me to point out. It's at the Exxon Sprint Mart at Medgar Evers and Boling. As you can see, it's in pretty sad shape.

  • Thursday, August 16 2012 12:05 PM EDT2012-08-16 16:05:05 GMT
    The city of Jackson has experienced a huge spike in murders this year. In fact, year to date, the increase is nearly 50% more from what we saw this time last year. In most cases, the murderers and victims
    The city of Jackson has experienced a huge spike in murders this year. In fact, year to date, the increase is nearly 50% more from what we saw this time last year.

  • Thursday, August 2 2012 8:15 PM EDT2012-08-03 00:15:02 GMT
    Eighteen years in the making and it finally happened. The Hinds county jail in Raymond, shoddily constructed from the start with years of maintenance problems finally imploded due to a bunch of pretrial
    Eighteen years in the making and it finally happened. The Hinds county jail in Raymond, shoddily constructed from the start with years of maintenance problems, finally imploded due to a bunch of pretrial detainee knuckleheads.

  • Thursday, July 26 2012 3:06 PM EDT2012-07-26 19:06:43 GMT
    Three years ago, I told you about the Smith Park fountain across from the Governor's Mansion in downtown Jackson. In April of 09, I showed you the pathetic state of the once aesthetic fountain and the
    Three years ago, I told you about the Smith Park fountain across from the Governor's Mansion in downtown Jackson. In April of 09, I showed you the pathetic state of the once aesthetic fountain and the fact that the pump did not work.

  • Thursday, July 19 2012 3:08 PM EDT2012-07-19 19:08:58 GMT
    Just when you thought you had heard or seen it all, along comes yet another story on Jackson's famous Stokes family. Larita Cooper-Stokes won the city council seat vacated by husband, Kenneth Stokes,
    Just when you thought you had heard or seen it all, along comes yet another story on Jackson's famous Stokes family. Larita Cooper-Stokes won the city council seat vacated by husband, Kenneth Stokes, earlier this year when he was elected county supervisor.  

  • Thursday, July 12 2012 10:06 PM EDT2012-07-13 02:06:22 GMT
    Mayor Harvey Johnson presented his state of the city address Wednesday. His speech is posted on our WLBT web site. He certainly sees the glass as more than half full rather than more than half empty.
    Mayor Harvey Johnson presented his state of the city address Wednesday. His speech is posted on our WLBT web site. He certainly sees the glass as more than half full rather than more than half empty.